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Blessed Lord Buddha

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a painting titled "Blessed Lord Buddha" by an unknown artist. The painting features a central figure of a seated Buddha surrounded by multiple smaller images arranged in rows. The central Buddha figure is seated in a lotus position within an archway and has a yellow-orange color with a distinctive protuberance on his forehead. He sits on a red base with a gold design. The archway behind him is red and gold with a green and gold Naga above. The surrounding rows contain various figures including people in different attire and trees. The background of the painting is primarily white with areas of red. The painting's color palette includes shades of yellow, orange, red, green, blue, and gold. The style appears to blend traditional Buddhist art elements with detailed line work and patterns. The composition is dense with multiple scenes and figures. The overall condition of the painting shows signs of aging with a beige border around the edges. The image presents a rich tapestry of Buddhist iconography and symbolism.

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Dimensions:
711 × 900 px
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